And Paul, who ran the trendy bistro with best friend and Afghan war hero, Ben McBean, hinted there would be some exciting changes on the way.

Talking about the new venture, Amelia added: "The food will be locally sourced and freshly prepared, offering an exclusive seasonal brunch style menu throughout the day and bar nibbles into the early evening.

"Hangry is the place to take your family for brunch, mates for lunch, grab a takeaway on the go, or lose yourself in cocktails and craft beer at the end of the working day.

"Opening at the end of the month, keep an eye out for the party invite and follow @hangry_plymouth on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop. You’re not going to want to miss it."

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Brown and Bean: What happened?

The restaurant will be closed until March as it undergoes a makeover (Image: Penny Cross)

Paul and Ben first revealed their plans to open the establishment, near the Bread and Roses, in October 2016.

The partners had been busy revamping the premises before unveiling their new restaurant.

It was announced Michelin-starred former owner of the Treby Arms, Anton Piotrowski, would be head chef and in charge of the menu, which would include simple breakfasts, fresh lunches and a one-sheet evening menu with a specials board.

But controversy hit the restaurant when Anton announced his departure just months after starting work there.

In a Facebook post, the Masterchef: The Professionals 2012 winner wrote: “I’m standing down as head chef @BrownAndBean. Thank you to each and everyone of you who came down to taste my food #watchthisspace #onwardsandupwards.”

Bosses told The Herald at the time that the former head chef needed “time and space” to reflect on what had been a hectic period.

They also suggested his post at the restaurant may have been “too soon” for him, having only left the Treby Arms at Sparkwell in March that year.

But Paul and Ben were keen to assure the public that the food at the restaurant would still be of the same high standards.

The restaurant closed at the beginning of the year, ready for a revamp and new management.